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School Photos
Our annual school photos of class groups and individual portrait photos will be taken at Kororoit Creek Primary School by Arthur Reed Photos on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 February, 2026.
Sibling photos will be taken on Tuesday 31 March, 2026.
Grade 6 graduation photo will also be taken on Tuesday the 31 March 2026.
There is no need to return any forms or money to school.
There is no need to register before photo day. Further details will be provided when portraits and group images are ready.
Student access codes and order details will be provided to you when image are ready to view and purchase online.
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Weekly Year Level Updates
Dear Prep Families,
It has been a great week of learning and fun!
This week in Phonics, students continued exploring digraphs and were introduced to the /ch/ digraph. Students worked towards identifying the /ch/ digraph in one or two syllable words, segmenting and blending and practising applying their knowledge during reading and writing. At home, you can support your child in identifying words that have the /ch/ digraph and ask your child if it is in the beginning, middle or the ending of the word and utilising their knowledge to support them in decoding unknown words that contain the /ch/ digraph.
Students are engaging in the text ‘King Pig’ with their classroom teachers. During the week students have been introduced to rich vocabulary found within the text, identifying the problem in the story, noticing repeating patterns in a text, understanding the cause and effect as well as identifying how characters demonstrate different perspectives. Additionally, students have had the chance to practise their reading fluency and expression ensuring they know how to change how their voice changes when they notice punctuation and the mood/feelings of the character. At home, you can continue to support your child by prompting them to recognise how their voice should sound when they notice a change in punctuation or the characters mood/feelings (e.g. Do you think King Pig felt happy here or sad? *Parent can model how the voice should sound, followed by student having a go after*).
This week in Writing, students have begun exploring the text genre: Simple Narratives. They explored well known narratives (exposed to them in reading) and identified that different stories are often presented with a problem. Going forward, students were prompted to enter the writing cycle beginning with a seed of possible problems their chosen character could be faced with, followed by a plan of where their character’s setting would be and a potential problem and solution that could be drafted in Week 7. It has been wonderful to see that our students are super engaged and enjoying writing and this can be found displayed in the classroom. At home, you can support your child by encouraging them opportunities to write simple narratives or orally rehearse character problems and solutions.
In Numeracy, students have begun to ‘Share’ through Multiplicative thinking. They have been introduced to key vocabulary such as fair, equal and the same amount to support them in sharing groups of objects equally between two and three groups. At home, you can support your child by providing opportunities to share (e.g. sharing toys or sharing materials).
In Unit of Inquiry, students have continued their unit of: Toys can be created for different purposes. This week they continued the designing process of their ideal toy with the inclusion of a push or pull force element. Students were encouraged to bring in recyclable products they can utilise to engaging in the creating process and apply their knowledge of materials.
Reminders:
- Book Week is in Week 8 and Parade will be held on Wednesday the 2nd of September.
- Father’s Day stall is in Week 8, Wednesday and Thursday.
- STEM Night is on the 26th of August.
- Unit of Inquiry Incursion is in Week 7:
25th of August: H01, H02, H03 and H09
26th of August: H04, H05 and H06. - We are still looking and collecting resources for our Unit of Inquiry, and are kindly asking that if you have any recyclable materials at home please do drop it off with your students (resources may include bottle cap lids, fabric, plastic, foam, cardboard etc).
We hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
The Prep team.
Dear Grade 1 Families,
What a busy and exciting week of learning! We are so proud of the curiosity, thinking and enthusiasm students have shown as we begin our new learning.
Phonics
In Phonics, we have been learning about the /u/ sound (uh) and the different ways it can be written, including o_e, o and ou, such as in another, touch and above. Students also learnt about the difference between to, too and two and when to use each word. Please continue practising phonemes and graphemes with your child at home.
Reading
In Reading, we have continued our text study of I Want My Hat Back. Students have been making inferences by using clues from both the pictures and the words to work out characters’ feelings, thoughts and realisations.
Writing
In Writing, we have started learning about persuasive opinions. Students have been exploring how we can use strong and powerful words to clearly share our opinions and convince others of our point of view.
Numeracy
In Numeracy, we have been learning about time duration, focusing on seconds, minutes, days, weeks, months and years. Students sorted different activities according to the amount of time they take and started to think about how many days there are until a particular event or day.
UOI
We have started our exciting new Unit of Inquiry: Human Expression Supports Connection. Throughout this unit, students will learn more about identity and family culture, while building an appreciation and understanding that people can have different experiences, traditions and ways of expressing themselves.
This week, students began exploring different languages and inquiring into their own family culture. We are excited to continue discovering the many ways that our identities and cultures help us connect with others!
Reminders
- Homework and take-home readers should continue to be returned each Friday.
- Please make sure payments are made for the school disco.
- Please return your Pizza Order Note for the school disco if you have not already done so.
- Wheels to School will take place on 11th September.
Thank you for your continued support. We hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Kind regards,
The Grade 1 Team
Josh, Jamila, Bryoni, Romy, Emily, Mia, Jasmine and Jade
Dear Grade Two Families,
Welcome to Week 5! We are halfway through Term 3 and have been busy learning and exploring new ideas.
Phonics
This week, we have been learning to hear and recognise words with the /I/ sound that is spelt using the graphemes i, y. Students have been identifying these sounds in words and applying their phonics knowledge when reading and writing.
Reading
Students have been developing their ability to understand characters, feelings and changes throughout a story. They have explored imaginative language, explained characters’ actions and feelings, and used evidence from the text to support their ideas. Students have also compared how a character’s feelings and understanding change from the beginning to the end of a story, explaining the events that caused these changes.
Writing
Students have been exploring different themes and types of narratives, including fantasy, friendship, fairy tales and action stories. They have developed characters by describing their inside and outside traits and connecting them to characters they know. Students have also been learning how to develop a story problem using the “pebble → rock → boulder” strategy. They are adding details to make a problem grow and using cause and effect to show how the problem develops and eventually leads to a solution.
Numeracy
Students have been learning to identify and partition halves, quarters and eighths of shapes and collections. They have compared fractions to determine which is greater, smaller or equal, and used repeated halving to create and build fractions and whole.
Unit of Inquiry – How We Organise Ourselves
Students are learning to describe daily and seasonal weather by collecting and recording temperature and rainfall data over a week. They will learn that precipitation is water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow or hail, and use their data to identify weather patterns.
Friendly Reminder
Book Week
It’s that time of year again where we get excited for Book Week! The theme this year is Symphony of Stories. Book Week will run in Week 8 (31st August – 4th September). The dress up day parade will be on the Wednesday of Week 8 (2nd September) with many prizes to be won for the best dressed students in each cohort.
Father’s day stall
The Father’s Day Stall will be running on Wednesday 2nd September and Thursday 3rd September, from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Students will be able to purchase 1 gift each for $5. Students from blended families may purchase 2 gifts. Students will only be required to bring their stall money on the day they attend the stall.
STEAM Night
Join us next Wednesday, 26 August, from 4:00–6:00pm for an evening of fun, creativity and discovery. Students and families can explore exciting STEAM activities and complete their STEAM Passport for a chance to win prizes.
School magazine – Front and Back cover competition
Get creative and design your classroom spread, front cover or back cover for the 2026 KCPS School Magazine.
Entries are due by Friday 9 October (Week 1, Term 4).
Homework
Homework and reading satchels will be sent home every Friday and should be returned to school the following Friday.
The Grade Two Team
Liam (H17), Katie (H18), Shelby (H19), Krichelle/Sarah (H22), Stefanie/Amanda (H23), Lan/Megan (H24), Agnes (H25)
Dear Grade 3 Families,
This week in Reading, students explored the non-fiction text Fauna, with a focus on developing their skills in understanding and comparing informative texts. They used headings to anticipate the topic of different sections, identified and explained technical vocabulary using clues from the text, and summarised key information in their own words. Students also practised comparing information across texts, using accurate evidence, comparison language, and similarities and differences to explain what the evidence showed.
In Writing, students focused on generating and developing ideas for procedural writing. They explored a range of experiences and activities, including experiments, games, and following directions, and recorded their ideas in their Thinker’s Journals. Students investigated the structure and language features of procedures, with a particular focus on using precise action verbs to clearly explain each step. They also began elaborating on their ideas by developing expanded noun groups to describe materials and tools more precisely, and selecting technical imperative verbs such as measure, tighten, pour and attach to make their instructions clear and specific.
In Word Work, students focused on recognising the Greek sound pattern ‘ch’, which makes the /k/ sound in words such as chemistry, chaos and chorus; ‘ph’, which makes the /f/ sound in words such as photo, alphabet and elephant; and the French sound pattern ‘-et’, which makes the /ay/ sound in words such as ballet, sachet and buffet.
In Numeracy, students focused on using algorithms and mathematical rules to investigate numbers. They worked with function machines to calculate output numbers and determine the rule being applied to a sequence of numbers. Students also explored multiplying and dividing numbers by powers of ten, developing their understanding of how the value of digits changes when numbers are multiplied or divided by 10, 100 and 1000.
Students have enjoyed bringing our current inquiry unit to a close this week and reflecting on our Central Idea, ‘The choices we make impact wellbeing’. This week, they explored what it means to be part of a multicultural society, different ways people can belong to a community, and how we can celebrate diversity in our classrooms. To reflect on the unit as a whole, students created their own ‘wellbeing toolkits’ to explain healthy choices they make, strategies they have learnt to manage setbacks, and ways relationships and communities support a sense of belonging.
Reminder
- STEM Night – 26 August, 4:00–6:00pm
- Book Week Parade – 2 September, 9:15am (Grades 2–3 in the Agora)
- Father’s Day Stall – 2–3 September (more details to be communicated through Compass)
- School Magazine Front and Back Cover Competition – submissions due to H50 by Week 9 (Monday 7 September)
- Sports Colour Day Fundraiser – 14 September (students are encouraged to bring their gold coin donation on the day)
- Grade 3 Sleepover – 17 September
- Last day of Term – Friday 18 September, 1:30pm finish
Kind Regards,
The Grade 3 Team
Kasey (H27), Praveenah (H28), Monique (H29), Ash & Clayton (H30), Ritu (H31), Preet (H32), Ritika (H33)
Dear Grade 4 families,
In Reading, we have begun exploring Six Dots, learning about Louis Braille and developing our comprehension skills through this rich text.
In Writing, students have been learning to inform readers through clear and engaging informative texts, using facts, organised paragraphs, and supporting details.
In Mathematics, we have been exploring fractions, with a focus on mixed numerals and improper fractions. Students have been representing fractions in different ways and explaining their mathematical thinking.
In How the World Works, students have been investigating forces and motion through hands-on experiments. They are now applying this learning by designing their own Rube Goldberg machines, testing, problem-solving, and refining their designs.
Reminders:
– Swimming: Please remember bathers, a towel and required swimming items on your child’s scheduled day.
– STEAM Night: Join us next Wednesday, 26 August, from 4:00pm-6:00pm for an evening of creativity, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
– Book Week Parade: Our Book Week Parade will be held on Wednesday, 2 September. We look forward to seeing students celebrate their favourite books and characters!
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your classroom teacher!
Kind regards,
The Grade 4 Team
Dear Grade Five Families,
Over halfway through the term and the students are buzzing through their learning, with this week seeing the end of many units!
In Reading, students have been continuing to delve into the text ‘The Feather’ by Maragret Wild. Students have been exploring the skill of inferring by exploring the characters and symbolism in the text. They have also been exploring the multiple perspectives in the text to help contrast the different viewpoints.
In Writing, students have begun looking at the writing purpose to recount, specifically exploring biographical recounts of migration stories, linking to our Unit of Inquiry. Students have been exploring an example of the text type by unpacking the text structure and language features before beginning their texts on Anh Doh.
In Numeracy, students have been finishing up their unit on area and perimeter. This week they have been applying their knowledge of the formula of calculating area and perimeter to real world problems.
In Inquiry, students finished up their unit ‘Who We Are’ by completing their final Sexual Education lesson, looking at their changing roles and responsibilities as they get older, as well as exploring the term ‘peer pressure’.
Reminders:
- STEM Night is next week and will be held on Wednesday 26th August. STEM night welcomes the whole school community to attend and will be from 4-6pm.
- Book Week is in Week 8 with students invited to dress up as their favourite book characters on Wednesday 2 September.
- Father’s day stall will be running in week 8 on Wednesday 2nd September and Thursday 3rd September. Your child’s teacher will let you know their allocated day to purchase a gift. As usual, students will be able to purchase 1 gift each for $5. Students from blended families may purchase 2 gifts.
Have a lovely weekend,
The Grade Five Team,
Elise and Kafa (H41), Melanie (H42), Stacey (H43), Anne (H44), Ashleigh and Stephanie (H45), Jayde (H46) and Ana (H47)
Dear Families,
We have had another exciting week within Grade 6! This week started with our excursion into the city for our Exhibition. Students explored various locations and looked at issues along the way. Students have reflected on issues we have explored over the past term and have picked an issue they wish to inquire into for the rest of the Exhibition process. We encourage them to talk about this at home and explain why they have connected to this issue.
In reading, students have continued reading and studying Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White. They have been excited to finally meet ‘Charlottes’ character. Throughout this novel we will continue to develop comprehension skills while exploring the characters, relationships, themes and messages within the novel.
In numeracy, students finished the unit of number operations. This week we have covered algebraic thinking including exploring variables and identify what variables equals as well as substituting them into equations to solve.
A few reminders:
- We have recently had a high number of students not participating in swimming. We encourage all students to swim each week as it can be disruptive to the swimming environment. Please remember that students who are not swimming must bring a note explaining why they are unable to participate.
- STEM Night- Wednesday the 26th August
Conference Day: We’re on the hunt for members of our community who take or have taken action in their daily lives to take part in our ‘Human Library’ and share your wonderful contributions with our students. This might also include major action where you have created a charity or organisation, or where you have built homes in foreign countries, to action like growing your own food or regularly donating blood.
We’re inviting community members along to the gym on Wednesday 9th of September between 11:45am and 2:00pm to share their experiences to small groups of students.
We’re hoping that you can share:
- What are you passionate about
- What action you have taken
- What inspired you to take this action
- Why you selected to take the action that you did
- The impact that the action had on yourself and on the community
We’re looking for AS MANY VOLUNTEERS AS POSSIBLE! We’re very excited to provide as many examples as possible of how to take action to our grade 6 inquirers. Please also feel free to pass this along to other wonderful humans that you know of!
If this is something you may be interested in, please click the following link and we will be in contact to confirm closer to the date: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCTDGrWktOhn5WAh98ItiyU20_xMTIo41HORjX2haXXZWC9g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117935275176092742733
From the Grade 6 Team,
Nikita, Deanna, Shana, Hayden, Sam, Sarah, Hamna, Vanessa and Sasha
Compass Communication
Medication Authority Form
This form MUST be completed if a child is to be given medication at school.
Note: Wherever possible, medication should be scheduled outside of school hours, eg. medication required three times a day is generally not required during a school day: It can be taken before and after school and before bed.
Kingswim Induction
Uniform
Kororoit Creek Primary School has a uniform policy, stating that the wearing of school uniform is compulsory. The uniform must be worn correctly without fashion accessories or enhancements (including leggings under dresses) every day. Please make sure that every item of clothing is named. Please note that plain black school shoes should be worn with the uniform (no colours). Summer uniform terms 1 and 4 and winter uniform terms 2 and 3. (Exception will be made for extreme weather conditions). Summer dresses are not suitable for winter and should not be worn with skivvies or tights underneath as winter uniform. Uniforms can be purchased directly from the supplier – Primary School Wear, 2/51-53 Westwood Dr, Ravenhall 3023.
Disability Inclusion
Kororoit Creek Primary School is excited to introduce Disability Inclusion, a new approach to help us improve support for students with disability and build a more inclusive school for all our students.
Inclusive schools have better outcomes in learning, engagement and wellbeing for all students.
Disability Inclusion will help our school better understand what our students need to help them learn, through:
- a new funding model with more investment
- a new strength-based process called the Disability Inclusion Profile to help identify the student’s needs and required adjustments
- more training and coaching for teachers and school staff about the best ways to support student learning.
A new funding model with more investment
The new funding model provides additional investment that our school can use to support many students including those with autism, learning difficulties and more.
This additional investment will provide more support for students with disability, including students who haven’t been eligible for individual funding through the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) in the past.
Our school can use this funding for a range of activities including
- more training and professional development for teachers and school staff
- getting expert advice about disability
- hiring teachers or other staff to help plan and deliver changes for students
- equipment and resources to support learning.
The Disability Inclusion Profile
The Disability Inclusion Profile will help us find out more about your child’s strengths and needs. It will inform personalised funding allocations, help us plan student learning and any changes a student may need to better learn.
The new Disability Inclusion Profile process will replace the Educational Needs Questionnaire used as a part of the current PSD.
As we transition over the next three years, families of students who are part of the PSD will be asked to attend a meeting to complete a Disability Inclusion Profile.
People who know your child will be involved in the meeting, along with an independent, trained facilitator who will help our school and families complete the profile.
If your child is part of the PSD, we will work with you to find the most suitable time to complete their profile.
The profile will also be available to a broad group of students with high needs.
We will identify students who are not currently part of the PSD, who may benefit from a Disability Inclusion Profile. If we consider that your child’s education will benefit from having a profile, we will contact you.
More training and coaching for teachers and school staff
Disability Inclusion will give more teachers and support staff a better understanding of disability and how to respond. This could include access to:
- more professionals in schools who are experts in disability
- coaching
- professional learning
- evidence-based guidance and resources
- scholarships.
More information
Visit www.education.vic.gov.au/disabilityinclusion to find out more about Disability Inclusion.
Further Resources
Disability Inclusion Information Session, recorded on the 20th November 2023
Disability Inclusion presentation slides
Tools to support student voice in a Disability Profile meeting
Driving and Parking Around KCPS
Driving Safely Around Kororoit Creek Primary School – Brochure
Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC)
The YMCA offers before and after school care programs, as well a school holiday program that we encourage you to use if you need to. It is located behind Kingswim, at 5 Millport Drive Burnside Heights.
Before School Care opening hours: Monday to Friday 6:30am – 8:50am
After School Care opening hours: Monday to Friday 3:00pm – 6:30pm
School Holiday Program opening hours: Monday to Friday 6:30am – 6:30pm
For further information and bookings, please check the YMCA website or contact the YMCA directly.
Website: https://oshc.ymca.org.au/ or https://schoolholidayprogram.ymca.org.au/
Phone: 0419 877 251
Email: kororoitcreekoshc@ymca.org.au
Dates to Remember
- 24-28 August 2026 – STEM Week
- 28 August 2026 – H33 AIA Reward – Movie Session
- 1 September 2026 – H45 AIA Reward – Class Party
- 1 September 2026 – Assembly at 2:30pm 4-6 in the Gym
- 2 September 2026 – Book Parade
- 2-3 September 2026 – Father’s Day Stall
- 3 September 2026 – H53 AIA Reward – 7/11 Slushies
- 3 September 2026 – Year 4 Scienceworks Excursion – H37, H39, H40 & Half H38
- 4 September 2026 – H16 AIA Reward – Class Party
- 4 September 2026 – H29 AIA Reward – Class Party & Movie Session
- 4 September 2026 – H31 AIA Reward – Class Party & Movie Session
- 4 September 2026 – 49ers Open Training Session at AAMI Park (selected students)
- 7 September 2026 – Swimming Showcase
- 8 September 2026 – Divisional Athletics Years 3-6 (Selected Students)
- 9 September 2026 – Dog Therapy
- 9 September 2026 – Exhibition Conference
- 9 September 2026 – Swimming Showcase
- 10 September 2026 – R U OK? Day
- 11 September 2026 – Year 1 Bring your Wheels to School Day
- 14 September 2026 – Sports Colours Day
- 14-18 September 2026 – PE Week
- 16 September 2026 – Make Up Swimming Lessons
- 16 September 2026 – Dog Therapy
- 16 September 2026 – H11 AIA Reward – Movie Session
- 17 September 2026 – Math Hoops Excursion (selected Y6 students)
- 17 September 2026 – Year 3 Sleepover
- 18 September 2026 – Assembly at 12:45pm P-3 in the Gym
- 18 September 2026 – Last Day of Term 3. School Finishes at 1:30pm
2026 Curriculum Days
(Students are not required to attend school on these days)
Tuesday 27 January
Wednesday 3 June
Friday 31 July
Monday 2 November
2026 Term Dates
Term 1 28/01/2026 – 02/04/2026 (Preps start 02/02/2026)
Term 2 20/04/2026 – 26/06/2026
Term 3 13/07/2026 – 18/09/2026
Term 4 05/10/2026 – 18/12/2026
2026 Camping Program
Prep Breakfast
6 November 2026
Year 1 Disco
22 October 2026
Year 2 Day Camp – Lady Northcote Discovery Camp
30 October 2026
Year 2 Day Camp (Parent Info Session)
Webex Link
Year 2 Day Camp Webex
Year 3 Sleepover
17 September 2026
Year 4 Camp – Camp Wyuna
19 – 23 October 2026
Grade 4 Camp 2026 Info For Parents
Webex Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lwBxd4fT9AvdwYbkfFOQj5wQQ_cKabFR/view?usp=sharing
Year 5 Camp – Lake Dewar
5 – 7 August 2026
Grade 5 Camp Information Session 2026
Webex Link
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1_n4miYHiF3A49YsekHuRb57nIYEdh3B2
Year 6 Camp – Lord Somers
6 – 8 May 2026
Grade 6 Camp 2026 Info Night